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21. Erethizon dorsatus (L. ). Canada Porcupine. 



This is another boreal species whose presence on the Pocono plateau 

 has always been rather precarious, and, with the vanishing forest 

 areas, it has become so rare' that it is believed by many hunters to 

 be exterminated. The most active of these gentlemen have not seen 

 any "for several years." 



22. Lepus americanus Erxl. Varying Hare. 



Not uncommon in the higher mountain swamps. 



23. Lspus sylvaticus Bachm. Rabbit. 

 Normally abundant in all situations. 



24. Fells concolor L. Puma, Panther. 



A panther, I am assured by Mr. Eilenberger, has not been killed 

 in Pike County for thirty years, all reports to the contrary notw'ith- 

 standing. From conversation with several hunters it appears that 

 the name "catamount" in this region is applied to any animal, not 

 distinctly seen, which is larger than a wild-cat and has a longer tail, 

 but is smaller than a panther ! When a very large or abnormally 

 colored wild-cat is trapped, it also may receive this higher sounding 

 title. The yell of a wild-cat is a fruitful source of "catamount" 

 stories, the horror of such an experience making the use of the com- 

 moner name a totally inadequate expression. 



25. Lynx canadensis (Desm.). Canada Lynx. 



Many residents near Porter's Lake assured me that this species is 

 occasionally trapped in that vicinity. The occurrence of the lynx in 

 these parts is not attested by any reliable records known to me. 



26. Lynx rufus fGuld.). Wild-cat. 



Many pelts of this destructive animal are annually taken in both 

 counties. 



27. Canis lupus nubilus (Say). American Gray Wolf. 



I can get no information as to the date of the disappearance of the 

 timber wolf from this part of the State. Conservative residents set 

 it as nearly forty years ago, but it is probable they existed to a much 

 later date. 



28. Vulpes vulpes pensylvanicus (Bodd.). American Eed Fox. 

 An abundant resident. 



